Procurement Leader - IT & Technology

Role is hybrid with circa 2-3 days per week in Leamington Spa office This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of Procurement Management Specialists that deliver auditable and sustainable cost base reduction to clients in a variety of industries. With a wide range of procurement experience across many industries including manufacturing, distribution, retail, hospitality, healthcare, property and the service sector this is a growing business offering a working environment which is hardworking, supportive and fun.As a IT Procurement Category Lead, you will work on behalf of well-known clients to identify and implement innovative supply chain solutions which reduce costs and add value.The role will provide you with the opportunity to work with some of the UK's biggest brands across multiple different industries and categories and give you exposure to a variety of exciting large scale procurement transformation programmes. As part of ambitious growth plans across their UK & US offices, this is a great opportunity to join a growing PE backed business with excellent career progression prospects.You must have strong IT & Technology procurement experience to be considered for this role. Any previous Indirect category experience would also be useful.

Key Responsibilities

Interact with key stakeholders and analyse data to create category management approaches Advise and agree with on the procurement strategy for high spend categoriesDeliver measurable savings through hands on category management including undertaking tenders, negotiations and auctionsInfluence stakeholders to secure agreement to proposed solutionsUse of leading edge tools and processes and creative thinking to design solutions which deliver rapid cost savings and improvements in performanceSourcing suppliers from the UK and Worldwide to meet needsDeliver projects within agreed timescalesSkills & Experience:Previous IT procurement experience The ability to manage, motivate and develop small project teams. This individual also needs to be able to identify and nurture less experienced talent, whilst supporting developmental areas of their peersA successful track record in managing and influencing senior stakeholdersStrong track record of savings delivery within a high spend environmentKeen commercial business sense Excellent communications skills, both written and verbalGood organisational and time-management skillsPositive and proactive attitude, confident in taking personal initiativeGood negotiation skills and natural persuasionStrong academic (graduate) background and have an agile approach to challenges.